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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.56, 227.28 and 151.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.56, 227.28 and 151.40 is: 209.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.56 : 227.28 = 151.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.56/227.28 = 151.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.56x = 227.28 × 151.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.56x = 34,409.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,409.06/164.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.10

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